Visa Intelligence
Can you move to Bahamas?
Start with a real trip — check what your passport needs for Bahamas. Then, if you're thinking about more than a visit, see the actual long-stay routes NomadPilot Atlas has researched for Bahamas, each with its own source, confidence, and last-verified date.
Can you visit?
Want to stay longer?
The Bahamas offers citizenship by investment for legal permanent residents who have had the legal status for 10 years and have resided in The Bahamas for a minimum of 6 years preceding the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application.
The Bahamas offers a relatively straightforward digital nomad visa process, with a permit fee for an applicant of USD $1000 and an additional fee for each dependent of USD $500.
The Bahamas offers a permanent residency program through various routes, including investment, work, or family ties, with detailed information available for investment residency.
The Bahamas' residency application process can be lengthy and unpredictable, with a minimum investment of USD $1 million or more required, and an annual property tax of 0.75%-2%.
Residency requirements for the Bahamas are governed by the Immigration Act of 1972. However, specific documentation requirements can vary depending on individual circumstances, and the official government website provides a general outline. Further research is needed to confirm the exact documents required for a specific relocation.
The Bahamas offers a Qualified Person of Independent Means (QPIM) visa for retirees, with a non-refundable processing fee of BS$200.00 (equivalent to approximately $200 USD) and a minimum requirement of a net worth or income of $100,000 annually.
The Bahamas offers several visa options for residency, with specific requirements varying by type of visa and applicant's circumstances.
Work visas in the Bahamas are required for foreign workers who have been offered a job by a Bahamian employer, with an annual non-refundable processing fee of $200.00.
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